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Intra-atrial apparatus and method of use thereof

US8469950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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3Claims

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Assignee

Cardionova Ltd. · IL

Inventors

Uri Stein · Jerusalem, IL
Nathan Sela · Holon, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 3, 2008
Grant date	Jun 25, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 26, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2025/1097
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An intra-atrial ablation therapy apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a balloon adapted for intra-atrial inflation to fill at least part of the atrium, the balloon being adapted to permit a flow of blood from a pulmonary vein to a mitral valve when inflated in the atrium. The apparatus further comprises an inflation lumen being in fluid communication with the balloon and adapted for conducting an inflation fluid to the balloon. The apparatus also comprises an ablation tool connected to the catheter.

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